amd
Brand12/24
Cores/Threads3.5GHz
Base Clock180W
TDPAMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
intel
Brand10/20
Cores/Threads3.5GHz
Base Clock165W
TDPIntel Core i9-9900X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
$649 • Oct 2018
Intel Core i9-9900X
$989 • Oct 2018
Intel Core i9-9900X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | Intel Core i9-9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 10 |
| Threads | 24 | 20 |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 35 X | 35 X |
| TDP | 180 W | 165 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 96 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 32.00 MB | 19.25 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | N/A |
| Architecture | Ryzen Threadripper (Zen+ (Colfax)) | Core i9 (X-Series 9th Gen) |
| Process Size | 12nm | 14nm |
| Socket | amd socket sp3r2 | intel socket 2066 |
| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |
| Die Size | 2 mm² | N/A |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 60 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 44 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 9600 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 92°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Intel Core i9-9900X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Intel Core i9-9900X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Intel Core i9-9900X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Intel Core i9-9900X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Intel Core i9-9900X
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Intel Core i9-9900X
Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
AMD • 12/24 • 3.5GHz
Intel Core i9-9900X
INTEL • 10/20 • 3.5GHz
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